When thinking about fjords, it important to remember that the water in them is actually salt water, as they are extensions of the ocean. A fjord is therefore a U-shaped undersea valley, and on the west coast, this valley is often surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.” The fjords of Norway were formed by the giant glacier tongues that through several ice ages have shaped the landscape. If the geological formation is wider than it is long, it is not a fjord. The opening toward the sea is called the mouth of the fjord, and is often shallow. “A fjord is a deep, narrow and elongated sea or lake drain, with steep land on three sides. Known as the adventure capital of the country, Voss just happens to be conveniently nestled between the country’s two largest fjords: Hardangerfjord in the south and Sognefjord in the north, each ideal for kayaking and SUP Boarding.īut, what exactly are fjords? In the words of the official Fjord Norway: Bergen, just over an hour away by train, is considered “the gateway to the fjords”, and many tourism companies market the country as “Fjord Norway”.
Norway has been put on the world’s travel radar due to its incredibly unique fjords. Mixed together, it provides a small town feel with convenient proximity to iconic Norwegian nature, making it an ideal place to experience wild landscapes and outdoor adventures. Located at the eastern edge of Vestlandet, Voss is subject to much of the weather and geography of the west coast: rain, mountains, sheep, and a mix of old-growth forests and sprawling farmland.
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